Wait your turn, fall semester — TCNJ’s Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience is still in full swing, with students and faculty across disciplines working in tandem to conduct research, create works of art, and empower themselves and others. This week, we’re highlighting another four projects happening on campus: PROJECT Vaccine hesitancy in the Black community FACULTY…
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TCNJ participates in AAC&U 2021 Institute on Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation
The College of New Jersey was one of 78 institutions from across the country chosen to participate in the AAC&U Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation Campus Center Institute which took place virtually June 22–25. Three TCNJ administrators attended the four-day intensive program: James Felton, vice president for inclusive excellence; Raj Manimaran, community relations director; and…
TCNJ donors roar with unwavering support despite pandemic challenges
The College of New Jersey extends a Lion-sized thank-you to the 4,293 alumni and friends whose generous support made the 2021 academic year a fundraising record setter. Between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, donors gifted $20,061,723 to the college in support of its mission to ensure that a rigorous education, an inclusive community,…
Summer is sizzling with scholarly research at TCNJ
The (not so) lazy days of summer at TCNJ are underway with MUSE! The eight-week Mentored Undergraduate Summer Experience gives students the opportunity to conduct research or engage in creative activity in collaboration with TCNJ faculty members in all academic disciplines. This summer, we have 120 students and 58 faculty working on 55 projects. This…
Mechanical engineering students make a splash at solar boating competition
Daniel Johnson, Eliza Sweet, Lauren DeSimone, and Christopher Taylor arrived at Clarks County Fairgrounds in Springfield, Ohio on June 8 with two big goals in mind: stay dry and drive fast. Not only did they accomplish that, but they walked away with plenty of awards during the five-day Solar Splash 2021 competition. The senior mechanical…
Jay and Barbara Belding remember their roots with scholarship gift
Jay ’72 and Barbara ’72 Belding were at a worship service when their pastor offered words of advice that made them both pause. “Our pastor said, ‘Do your giving while you’re living, so you’re knowing where it’s going.’ Both of us looked at each other and said, ‘That’s for us.’ That pierced our hearts,” says…
Raj Manimaran named community relations director
To the campus community, It is my pleasure to share that Raj Manimaran has joined the Division of College Advancement as community relations director in the Office of Government and Community Relations. In this role, Raj will foster positive and effective ongoing relationships with the community; local, county, and state government offices; and legislative units,…
TCNJ receives anonymous $5 million gift
President Kathryn A. Foster announced at the June meeting of the TCNJ Foundation Board of Directors that the college has received an anonymous donation of $5 million, the largest unrestricted gift given by an individual to the college. These funds will allow the college to foster academic innovation, further its commitment to the neighboring communities,…
Ian Ruderman named president of TCNJ Alumni Association
The TCNJ Alumni Association welcomed Ian Ruderman ’89 as its new president on July 1. Ruderman took the reins from Peter Simons ’98, who completed a very successful three-year term. Ruderman is currently the managing director for Creative Financial Group, with 25 years of experience in the financial services management field. He is a 1989…